Born and raised in Hong Kong SAR and fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, Sarah has spent most of her life living in Hong Kong SAR, Beijing and Australia giving her a deep understanding of the region. Her career started with Cesar Ritz Colleges and then eventually joined the London team for the Hong Kong Tourism Board and Visit Flanders where she held positions in MICE and international marketing. Her role with both organisations meant regular contact with industry partners and working together to drive awareness of each of the destinations.

The PATA Chairman’s Award was presented by outgoing Chairman Kevin Murphy to Basant Raj Mishra, Executive Chairman of the Temple Tiger Group of Companies.

Raj Mishra is a well-known name in the travel trade community. As the former chairman of the PATA Nepal Chapter, Secretary of PATA Nepal Chapter, Executive Member of PATA Nepal Chapter, Advisor of PATA Nepal Chapter and Founder Board of Nepal Association Tourism Board (NTB), he is an energetic and visionary entrepreneur. A widely travelled entrepreneur, Mr Mishra also has been carrying out responsibilities as the Honorary Consul of Republic of Chile to Nepal.

, Mr Jones remarked, “I was totally surprised at receiving this award, and feel honoured and humbled to be recognised in this way. The work that PATA carries out on behalf of its members and the industry is very meaningful, and worthwhile. I gain additional knowledge, and get a lot of satisfaction and enjoyment by participating and being involved in these activities, and interacting with the members from the diverse sectors of our Travel, Tourism and Hospitality businesses and organisations. I look forward to further supporting PATA, its members and collective constituents in the coming years.”

Presented to Rick Antonson of Tourism Vancouver, Canada for his greatly support to the Chairman and tremendous dedication for the better of Association.